LaRue United Methodist Church will hold a free community meal on Sunday, January 25, 2015 which will feature Chicken Parmesan, salad, dessert and drinks. Serving will be from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at the church, 166 North High Street, LaRue. The free meal is funded by a grant from the United Methodist Church Community Outreach grant. […]
PUCO reminds Ohioans of their choices as energy consumers
January 21, 2015 by
For more than 100 years, energy in Ohio — electric and natural gas — has been regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). The PUCO wants to remind Ohio consumers that there are options when deciding the energy supply that best suits your home or business. Before energy choice, rates and services provided […]
Auditions are this weekend for “Funny Girl” at the Marion Palace Theatre
January 20, 2015 by
Director Scott Persinger will hold auditions for the upcoming Palace production of “Funny Girl” in the May Pavilion on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 2pm to 4pm. “Funny Girl” is a 1964 semi-biographical musical telling the story of talented comedienne and one of Broadway’s biggest stars, Fanny Brice. Most audiences know […]
Over 180 named to fall term 2014 Dean’s List at Marion Technical College
January 20, 2015 by
Marion Technical College has named 183 full-time students to its Fall Term dean’s list. To qualify for the scholastic honor, a student must earn at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average for the term and be enrolled at MTC as a full-time student. Part-time students (less than 12 credit hours) during Summer, […]
Ohioans urged to ensure that insurance protection covers winter activities
January 20, 2015 by
Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor advises Ohioans to make important insurance considerations before indulging in their favorite winter activities to ensure they are covered if an unfortunate incident occurs. “Winter activities are a fun way to get outside and enjoy all Ohio has to offer,” Taylor said. “As you prepare to […]
Police: “Operation Wake Up Call” nets three arrests, drugs and cash
January 19, 2015 by
Local law enforcement officials said Friday that they had completed “Operation Wake Up Call” which resulted in the arrest of three individuals. The two search warrants were executed on January 16, 2015 by members of the MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force, Marion Police Department, Marion City SRT, and Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The operation […]
U.S. Supreme Court to hear same-sex marriage ban challenge, includes Ohio case
January 19, 2015 by
The U.S. Supreme Court says it will hear challenges to same-sex marriage bans in four states, including Ohio, meeting the expectations of legal experts who said accepting the cases and allowing gay couples nationwide to marry was all but inevitable. The court announced its decision Friday afternoon after justices held a morning conference. The justices […]
State of Ohio continues to see increase in new business filings
January 19, 2015 by
New business filings increased in 2014 for the fifth year in a row, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced Thursday. The office reported 93,775 business entities were formed in 2014 compared to 89,735 in 2013, according to the office. New business filings totaled 88,068 in 2012; 82,601 in 2011 and 80,273 in 2010. “Ohio […]
4 arrested as part of 2 search warrants in Marion targeting drug trafficking
January 16, 2015 by
On January 13, 2015, detectives from the MARMET Drug Task Force, along with assistance from the Marion Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office, served two search warrants in Marion. The search warrants were issued as a result of numerous complaints of drug activity at each of the locations. The two locations have been problems […]
Government closings for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
January 16, 2015 by
Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. However, some City departments will operate on a regular or modified schedule for the day. The following departments will operate as listed below: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, January 19. Customers […]
